NSW AG seeks DPP review of bail decision

The NSW government wants the Director of Public Prosecutions to consider opposing bail granted to two men charged over the alleged contract killing of a crown witness.

Anthony Saliba, 29, and Adam Keith Watt, 46, are free to be released on bail after the DPP decided not to challenge their release in NSW's highest court.

They were among five people arrested last week following the death of crown witness Gemahl Maika.

But NSW Attorney-General Brad Hazzard has asked the DPP to reconsider its position.

"I have expressed concern on behalf of the community and asked that the DPP review all relevant aspects of the criminal matters with which Mr Watt and Mr Saliba have been charged and specifically whether or not the DPP could appeal against the decision," Mr Hazzard said in a statement.

"The DPP is independent of government and must make independent decisions as to prosecutions and bail applications but as attorney-general I am determined that the community view will be heard and considered."

Mr Maika, 38, was shot outside his Glen Alpine home in Sydney's southwest in April 2011, after giving evidence to police about a multi-million-dollar cocaine syndicate.